Menu from Cafe Shenkin
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Breakfast
OMELETTA
Light omelette filled with mushrooms, spinach, broccoli & cherry tomatoes, served with beetroot sauce.
MAVERICK WAFFLES
Berry puree, strawberries, grilled banana, maple syrup, nuts, mascarpone & halva
MUESLI BARIE
Toasted muesli with banana, strawberries, and yoghurt infused with tahini & rosewater.
FALAFEL BURGER
Falafel patty on brioche bun with avo, lettuce, tomato, pickles & spicy coriander. Served with crispy zucchini fries & Allenby sauce
SHENKIN REUBEN
Toasted rye sandwich with tomato, lettuce, pastrami, sauerkraut & dijon. Served with pickles
Lunch
THE FOREST
Crispy fried cauliflower & broccoli with chickpeas, roast pumpkin, pickled eggplant and carrot on a hummus & pistachio base.
RAIN BOWL
Hearty winter salad of Moroccan carrot, falafel, crispy potato, brussel sprouts, avocado & artichoke, with spicy salsa & sweet beetroot sauce.
SABIH
Grilled eggplant, boiled egg, hummus, spicy coriander & umba all rolled up in puff pastry. Served with pickles
FALAFEL BURGER
Falafel patty on brioche bun with avo, lettuce, tomato, pickles & spicy coriander. Served with crispy zucchini fries & Allenby sauce
SHAKSHUKA
Poached eggs in our 7-hour slow cooked tomato, capsicum & garlic sauce. Served with fresh pita
Dishes
SALTED CHALLAH & SMALLS
Challah bread pretzels with olives, pickles, spicy coriander, shifka chillies, green tahini and hummus
ZIVA & BABA GHANOUSH
Three Cheese & olive pastry topped with smoky eggplant baba ghanoush and spicy tomato
HALOUMI FRIES
With spicy mayo
More about the restaurant: Cafe Shenkin
A place to call home – that is at the very heart of Cafe Shenkin, and it is what has made the Sydney institution it is today. This spot in the heart of Erskineville in Sydney’s inner west, is the flagship location of the Shenkin brand, with several locations now spread across the city. Specialising in Middle Eastern cuisine with Israeli and European influences and traditions, Cafe Shenkin is without a doubt one of the most popular cafes in town – making it the ideal choice for relaxing with your nearest and dearest over a wholesome meal or coffees. Just be sure to book ahead though, as this Erskineville Road cafe fills up quickly!
Frequently asked questions
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Thinking about making a Cafe Shenkin booking?
So, what can you expect from the Erskineville location of Cafe Shenkin? Well, as the flagship location, you’ll find the central cafe for all the spaces here as well as a bakery pumping out some seriously enticing pastries. This humble spot began in 2007 after the family moved from Tel Aviv and has since flourished into a Sydney foodie haven serving delectable dishes and exceptional coffee. For breakfast, eat your way through the Israeli big breakfast with labenne, avocado, salad and smoked salmon; Tamar pancakes topped with vanilla creme, date molasses and fruit or the Middle Eastern favourite – shakshuka topped with eggplant and haloumi.
While Cafe Shenkin is open everyday for breakfast and lunch, it’s also open for dinner from Thursday to Saturday. If this is what you’re in for, expect to see Middle Eastern dishes like the ziva, a baked pastry with a rich three-cheese olive filling with loads of sides, the shakshuka hotpot and the baked salmon smothered with lemon and capers and served with potatoes. There’s plenty more besides at Cafe Shenkin so to be honest your best bet is to make a reservation and head to Erskineville as soon as possible. You’ll find it along Sydney’s Erskineville Road – just make sure you arrive hungry!